From Route 128 South:Exit 22E on to Route 62 East. Go through the set of lights and follow Rt. 62 past the Danversport Yacht club on the right. At the fork in the road , pass gas station and bear left. At Stop and shop Plaza on Right you will see the main entrance to the cummings center on the left. From Route 128 North: Take exit 20B to merge onto 1AS/Dodge St toward Beverly. Continue on 1A; come to set of lights (N. Beverly Fire Station on right and Henry's market will be in front of you). Bear left onto Cabot St. pass Shore Country Day school on left. Turn right onto Balch St. Historical Balch House on corner. Cummings Ctr. entrance will be on left. Continue to Building 100. Enter building at door 150J

Our Curriculum

Great Places for Babies

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive

Our Great Places for Babies program is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where your baby
can thrive and grow from a bundle of joy to a bundle of curiosity. With our emphasis on creating a loving, healthy, and safe place for your child to feel secure, your baby’s primary caregiver is a nurturing child development professional who is responsible for your baby’s prime times: those critical one-to-one moments of caring, play, and communication.

The Growing World of Toddlers

A place for growing curious, happy and confident toddlers

Our Growing World of Toddlers program uses hands-on exploration and social interaction to help your child learn about the world in a safe and engaging environment. Through the guidance of our experienced teachers, toddlers succeed in a program designed to meet their individual ages and stages. Learning experiences are planned to promote the toddler's growing independence, to enhance social skills, and to build the confidence needed to reach their individual potential and prepare for preschool and beyond.
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READY for SCHOOL

Our READY for SCHOOL program engages children intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially, helping
to prepare them to meet the expectations of elementary school readiness. Preschool classrooms encourage
children to learn through hands-on exploration guided by teachers who inspire curiosity and creative thinking.
The result is well-rounded, confident children who possess the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and
engage with others.
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Kindergarten Prep

Ensuring children are prepared to succeed in school and life.

Our READY for SCHOOL Kindergarten Prep program helps children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, and science, as well as in other essential areas such as art, social and emotional well-being, and health and wellness. Our whole-child approach ensures that children are exposed to a diverse array of learning activities and that they thrive in all areas of development, becoming creative thinkers, complex problem solvers, empathetic collaborators, curious investigators, and astute decision makers.
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What Parents are Saying

Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends.

"Miss Rebecca - I don't know if you hear it enough, but you are SO incredibly talented! You bring enormous value to this center. I cannot imagine how you come up with such brilliant ideas but you do! The kids are able to be expressive and have fun while learning about important artists and works of art. You are a gem!"

World at their Fingertips

The story behind Bright Horizons emergent curriculum

What happens when a toddler tells his teacher he loves cheetahs? Or a pre-kindergarten student asks what dinosaurs eat? At Bright Horizons®, those questions spark learning opportunities and lessons in math, reading, science, art…and more. Watch the video to see teachers and parents talk about this very unique approach toward curriculum, and how a child's very own interests become the launch pad for curiosity... and a lifetime love of learning.

Learning at Home

Feed the Birds

You Will Need:

A bird book or internet, bird feeder (purchased or homemade), birdseed, paper or a journal

Directions:

Put bird seed in the bird feeder. For the youngest children, simply watching for birds at the feeder will be exciting. For preschoolers and older, document your findings by taking pictures, writing the words they say, or making a chart. If using a chart, you can tally the kinds of birds that are observed. Older children might research birds in books or on the internet at www.nbr.nbs.gov (Bird identification Center -- you can even hear bird songs on this site). Make a bird journal with pictures and results. Have your child note if he sees any differences in varieties of birds in different seasons.

Tip:

The more excitement you show about the birds that are in your yard, the more interest your child will show.

Science RocksScience Rocks stimulates a child’s sense of wonder by encouraging children to question, experiment, observe, record, describe, and form conclusions.

ArtSmartArtSmart helps children develop an interest and appreciation of art, music, theater, and dance, encouraging them to uncover their talents and express themselves artistically.

Our WorldOur World acknowledges and values the rich cultural heritage of families and provides a wide range of experiences for children to learn respect for our world, its diverse people, and the environment.

Everyday Math -Created by the University of Chicago School of Mathematics Project, this is a comprehensive math program which introduces mathematical content in a meaningful way, using appropriate 'everyday' means.

Movement Matters-Part of the World at Their Fingertips curriculum focusing on gross motor movement, balance and coordination.

Beverly Public Library Bookmobile-Makes regular visits to our center allowing children to use their library cards to borrow books and materials. This program helps children advance their reading skills, introduces concepts of taking responsibility and caring for items belonging to others.

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In each classroom, from Infants to Preschool, our highly skilled teachers provide the environment and experiences from which children learn
and grow. The first few years of life are an extraordinary time that sets the stage for the all the ...

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Our space is built for active and inquisitive toddlers with environments made up of well-planned learning centers that allow for
physical activity, child choice and self-directed play, small groups, and supportive teaching. There are reading nooks, sensory tables, great books, ...

My two boys won't snack on fruits or vegetables (or eat them with meals for that matter). I can get a banana in them once in a while, but they prefer snacks like popcorn, pretzels or crackers. Other than smoothies (which are hit or miss in our house) any snack ideas that won’t spoil their lunch or dinner?